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Estrella War XXV to feature Artisan's Showcase
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/12/02 - 02:03. Arts and Sciences | Estrella WarDame Anita de Challis, SCA Internal Publicity for Estrella War XXV, has announced that the upcoming War will again feature an Artisan's Showcase.
Video from Drachenwald's Kingdom University online
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/12/01 - 20:03. Arts and Sciences | Drachenwald | Video AlbumVrank has posted a short video from the recent Kingdom University in the Kingdom of Drachenwald.
Pennsic roads on Google Maps
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/12/01 - 12:46. Cartography | Modern Society | Pennsic WarFantasy meets reality online as the Pennsic road system can now be tracked on Google Maps!
Grave of d’Artagnan found?
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/11/30 - 23:08. 1601 CE and Later | Fine Arts | FrenchMusketeer expert Odile Bordaz believes she has discovered the final resting place of Charles de Batz de Castelmore d’Artagnan, made famous in Alexandre Dumas’s novel The Three Musketeers, who died during the Siege of Maastricht in the Netherlands in 1673.
Cistercians in Yorkshire Project
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/11/30 - 19:27. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Christianity | English | Places of WorshipThe Cistercians in Yorkshire Project, a UK£50 million UK-wide digitalization program, is "designed to enable the learning materials and resources currently contained in galleries, communities, libraries, museums, universities and other centres of excellence, to be directly accessible to homes and communities via the internet."
Lochac November 2008 Crown Tourney photos online
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/11/30 - 16:41. Armoured Combat | Lochac | SCA RoyaltyMaeve reports that she has posted an album of photos from the recent November Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Lochac.
14th century silver mount discovered in County Durham, England
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2008/11/30 - 13:16. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | English | Jewelry/LapidaryA metal detector hobbyist has discovered a 14th century silver mount, believed to have been used "as a decorative item on leather clothes," near Barnard Castle, County Durham, England. (photo)
Ancient Celtic coins found in Dutch cornfield
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/11/29 - 23:51. 601 CE and Earlier | Archaeology | EuropeanA cache of 1st century gold and silver coins was found recently by a metal detectorist near the city of Maastricht, Netherlands. The mix of Germanic and Celtic coins. The Celtic treasure is believed to have been minted by a tribe called the Eburones.
"Modern Medieval and Fantasy Madness" discussion group created
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/11/29 - 20:22. Games and Gambling | Media | Modern SocietySir Rhydderch has created a Yahoo discussion group dealing with his favorite things: medieval and fantasy based games, toys, TV shows, and movies. The forum is called Modern Medieval and Fantasy Madness.
Gleann Abhann Fall 2008 Crown Lyste photos online
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/11/29 - 17:36. Armoured Combat | Gleann Abhann | Photo Album | SCA RoyaltyViscountess Danielle shares photos from the recent Crown Lyste in the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann.
Latin to be banned in official British documents
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2008/11/29 - 13:43. English | Linguistics | Modern SocietyClassical scholars in Great Britain are appalled by the recent decision by some local councils to ban the use of Latin words and phrases from official documents. The bureaucrats say that Latin is no longer widely understood.
Kubb tournament draws interest to the Viking game
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/11/28 - 23:23. Atlantia | Games and Gambling | Modern Society | ScandanavianKubb, "a modern imitation of an old Viking game," is a combination of chess, horseshoes and bowling. It was also the focus of the October 26 Kubb 2008 Championship of the Carolinas in Salisbury, NC. Brent Johnson of the Salisbury Post was there to catch the action.
Traditional & Folk Music Hour features SCAdian musicians
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/11/28 - 21:47. Media | Performing ArtsMelandra of the Woods (Melinda Lafevers), Producer and Host of the Traditional and Folk Music Hour reports that the latest program features SCA-connected musicians and groups. The program aired November 29, 2008, but is available online by clicking on "original article" below.
Lord Vail Visconti new Baron of the Palatine Barony of the Far West
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/11/28 - 20:17. Armoured Combat | Photo Album | WestFriar Jak Graeme, Seneschal of the Palatine Barony of the Far West, reports that Lord Vail Visconti was the victor of the recent Coronet of the Palatine Barony of the Far West in Tokyo, Japan. Photos online.
Drachenwald Kingdom University photos online
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/11/28 - 16:48. Arts and Sciences | Drachenwald | Photo AlbumVrank has posted photos from the recent Kingdom University event in the Kingdom of Drachenwald.
The lost art of hedge-laying returns to England
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008/11/28 - 13:30. Agriculture | EnglishThe art of hedge-laying pre-dates Roman Britain, a fact documented by Julius Caesar who wrote in 55 BCE, "It was fashioned of slender trees, bent over so that many branches came out along the length...so that it could not be penetrated or even seen through." Modern life has been hard on the hedges, but new interest may save the ancient craft.
Atlantia Fall 2008 Crown Tourney photos online
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/11/27 - 21:40. Armoured Combat | Atlantia | Photo Album | SCA RoyaltyLidia de Ragusa has posted an album of photos on her Flickr website from the Fall 2008 Crown Tournament which took place recently in the Kingdom of Atlantia.
Scottish medical history display debuts in Edinburgh
Submitted by margaretc on Thu, 2008/11/27 - 17:29. 1601 CE and Later | BBC News | Exhibits | Medicine | ScottishA new exhibit at the library of the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh features 400 years or more of medical artifacts and books, some being publicly exhibited for the first time.
5th century church discovered in Syria
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/11/27 - 14:19. 601 CE and Earlier | BBC News | Middle Eastern | Places of WorshipArchaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be the largest ancient church ever discovered in Syria. The remains of the 5th century structure were found recently near Palmyra in central Syria.
Estrella War - upcoming deadlines
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008/11/27 - 00:10. Estrella WarDame Anita de Challis, SCA Internal Publicity Deputy for Estrella War XXV, reminds War attendees that a number of deadlines are fast approaching.
"1066: the Movie" awaiting release
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/11/26 - 19:38. 1001 CE to 1100 CE | English | Media1066: the Movie, a film starring Gary Daniels and Martin Klebba, was scheduled for release in September 2008, but has yet to hit theaters. The website includes production information, a blog, a gallery and a really great poster.
Undergraduates given access to rare books
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/11/26 - 16:15. Scribal ArtsMedievalists and students of rare books tingle at the thought of getting a close look - let alone actually touching - a period manuscript, but now history students at the University of Pennsylvania are getting the chance to do just that: touch the books.
Lochac May and November Crown Tourney Photos
Submitted by William Castille on Wed, 2008/11/26 - 12:24. Armoured Combat | Lochac | Photo Album | SCA RoyaltyPhotos of Lochac's May and November crown tournaments are available online.
Sotheby's auction catalogue offers delights
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/11/25 - 23:48. Christianity | European | Judaism | Scribal ArtsOn December 8, 2008, Sotheby's Auction House in London will be auctioning a number of western and oriental manuscripts. A catalogue of the items with closeups and descriptions is available to view online.
Moravian College to host Medieval Conference in December
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/11/25 - 20:12. Arts and SciencesMoravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania will host an Undergraduate Conference in Medieval and Early Modern Studies December 6, 2008. The day-long program offers students an opportunity to showcase their "papers or performances related to art, history, English, music, philosophy, religion, and other disciplines dealing with the medieval and early modern eras."
Digging up dirt on Martin Luther
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008/11/25 - 16:01. 1501 CE to 1600 CE | Archaeology | Christianity | GermanGerman scientists are taking an unusual approach to studying the domestic life of 16th century churchman Martin Luther. They are digging through his garbage.
Baroness TSivia placed on vigil for Pelican
Submitted by Justin on Tue, 2008/11/25 - 11:45. Atenveldt | Chirurgeonate | Ealdormere | Middle | Pelican | Performing ArtsTheir Majesties Etain au Naval and Valfreya Greenspeare recently called Baroness TSivia bas Tamara v'Amberview, O.L., veteran Chirurgeon and Bard, into Their court to be placed on vigil for the Order of the Pelican.
Book-a-Minute: Beowulf
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/11/24 - 20:23. Fine Arts | HumorDon't have time to read a classic? Here's the ultimate Book-a-Minute version of Beowulf!
The spiritual life of the Vikings
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/11/24 - 17:36. 801 CE to 900 CE | Archaeology | Religion and Philosophy | ScandanavianRecent discoveries of Viking burial sites have led researchers to rethink previously-held beliefs about the lives of the Norse, especially in regard to their spiritual life.
Cynagua Fall 2008 Coronet Photos
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008/11/24 - 13:54. Armoured Combat | Photo Album | West | SCA RoyaltyLady Aine de Lacy reports that she has published an album of photos from the recent Fall 2008 Coronet in the Principality of Cynagua (Kingdom of the West).
